Transportation Construction Inspector - Utilities

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Mobile phone stipend

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee roadway and site improvement projects in the Philadelphia region, primarily stormwater, water and sewer facilities. As the client’s representative, you will verify contract adherence, attend meetings, document progress and monitor quality and safety.

Candidates typically bring 3–5+ years of heavy/highway construction experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of heavy/highway construction experience suggested.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical certifications preferred.
• Professional Engineer’s License or NICET certification (any level) preferred.
• NECEPT Bituminous Technician, PennDOT Concrete Field Technician, ACI Field Technician I certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, coordinate, inspect and oversee day-to-day project inspection activities.
• Review and maintain project documentation (inspection reports, work orders, estimates) for progress and compliance.
• Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and provide updates on construction progress and issues.
• Interact with public agencies, contractors and other parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.

Skills

Site inspection

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

PE License or NICET certification (any level)

NECEPT Bituminous Technician

PennDOT Concrete Field Technician Certification

ACI Concrete Field Technician I

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector - Utilities

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time/Regular

Company Overview

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Job Summary

JMT is currently seeking qualified, experienced and highly motivated individuals to assist in overseeing and inspecting construction of roadway and site improvement projects primarily involving construction of stormwater, water and sewer facilities in the southeast Pennsylvania region. The Construction Inspector will act as the client’s representative working closely with our clients (Philadelphia Water Dept., City of Philadelphia, PennDOT, SEPTA, etc.), under the direction of the client’s Construction Manager to verify that proper contract adherence and inspection requirements are met; attend/conduct project control meetings; document work progress; and monitor construction quality and safety.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Independently plan, coordinate, inspect and/or oversee day‑to‑day project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance through review, interpretation, and enforcement of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation (inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders, estimates, etc.) and verify that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, complies with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance.
• Attend pre‑bid, pre‑construction and/or management level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with issuance of project correspondences, and provide updates to the client of construction progress and issues.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub‑contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies according to project assignments, contract restrictions, and/or contractors’ schedule, may include night work, weekends and holidays.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge and considerable experience in the maintenance & protection of traffic, earthwork, roadway, structure and bridge, and/or maintenance construction techniques, plans reading, procedures, methods, equipment and materials. A working knowledge of stormwater drainage and management facilities, water/sewer utilities, erosion and sediment control construction practices is desired.
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills to facilitate interaction between inspection staff, contractor personnel, and owner representatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Active driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required for significant local travel to and from work locations.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• 3-5+ years of heavy/highway construction experience desired.
• High school diploma or GED required. Additional coursework or training in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, project management, materials or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training demonstrating the ability to perform job duties desired.
• Certifications preferred, but not required:
• Professional Engineer’s License or NICET certification (any Level)
• NECEPT Bituminous Technician
• PennDOT Concrete Field Technician Certification
• ACI Concrete Field Technician I

Benefits

• 100% Employee‑owned firm
• Very competitive rate and compensation package
• Mobile Phone stipend
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Holidays (8 including a floating holiday)
• Personal Time Off (starting at an accrual rate of 3 weeks per year)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Short- and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Telemedicine for on‑demand remote medical care
• Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Training / Professional Development Programs and Assistance
• Mentoring program
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Financial Coaching
• Employee Assistance Programs (legal, financial, care services)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Various Employee Perks and Discount Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• And more...

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.